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he Human Gyre" is the last exhibit viewers will see at Museo Atlántico, intended as a time for reflection. Over 200 life- size humans lie naked, one on top of the other in a spiral formation—a gyre. In oceanography, a gyre is a phenomenon where ocean currents begin to circulate in a clockwise motion from large amounts of wind. In this case, the work symbolizes vulnerability, fragility and evolution. We depend on the ocean for survival as a species and we have a collective responsibility to uphold its wellbeing. Underwater, Taylor's sculptures take on different properties compared to on land. Our perception becomes skewed, almost like a dream. Light is scattered and absorbed, sound is lost and we become weightless. Colors don't look the same, our vision is magnified—is this the state in which we want to be to appreciate art? Taylor seems to think so. "Viewing art underwater is a fully immersive activity... Sometimes you could be fighting against a current to see the work from the angle you want. You're experiencing art in a much more dynamic environment. e sunlight varies at different times of day, coral is growing, fish are swimming—it's a totally otherworldly experience," the artist recently told Newsweek. e purpose of a museum has always been education, study and enjoyment. But also to store objects of historical, scientific, artistic or cultural value. Taylor's subaquatic exhibits are no different, they just introduce a new frontier for artistic expression. rough Museo Atlántico, Taylor has invited us all to take a look beneath the surface. It may lead you to a closer understanding of our ecosystem, humanity or inspire you to initiate some real change of your own. CATERING WITH ITALIAN FLARE Off Premise Catering • Corporate Events • Weddings • Private Events Servers & bartenders available – Book your next event! 8 0 W A G A R A W R D , H A W T H O R N E , N J 0 7 5 0 6 9 7 3 - 4 2 3 - 4 4 3 3 | W W W . B O T T A G R A . C O M

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